Ottawa Senior Homes
From vibrant retirement communities to compassionate long-term care, find senior housing in Ottawa, ON that meets your family’s needs. Start your search with confidence.
Ogilvie Villa Retirement Community by Spring Living
1345 Ogilvie Rd, Gloucester, ON
Ogilvie Villa offers independent and assisted living in a single-story, cottage-like retirement community in Gloucester with personalized care and family atmosphere.
The Court at Barrhaven
1111 Longfields Dr, Nepean, ON
The Court at Barrhaven in Nepean provides senior living in a supportive community environment designed for comfort and connection.
Villagia in The Glebe - Retirement Community in Ottawa
480 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON
Villagia in The Glebe provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care in downtown Ottawa with personalized services and full kitchen suites.
Greystone Village Retirement
225 Scholastic Dr, Ottawa, ON
Greystone Village Retirement provides independent living, retirement home, and long-term care services in Ottawa's charming Old Ottawa East neighbourhood.
Perley Health
1750 Russell Rd, Ottawa, ON
Perley Health provides assisted living, long-term care, and respite services in Ottawa, creating a supportive community for over 600 seniors and veterans.
Foxview Retirement Community
1026 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON
Foxview Retirement Community in Upper Hunt Club provides independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care in a beautiful setting.
Oakpark Retirement Community
2 Valour Dr, Ottawa, ON
Oakpark Retirement Community in Ottawa, ON offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care in a comfortable, amenity-rich setting.
Waterside Retirement Community
105 McNeely Ave, Carleton Place, ON
Waterside Retirement Community in Carleton Place, ON offers independent and assisted living with chef-prepared meals, wellness programs, and 24/7 support.
Carp Commons Retirement Village
458 Donald B. Munro Dr, Carp, ON
Carp Commons Retirement Village in Carp, ON offers Independent, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care with chef-prepared meals and 24/7 support.
Learn More About senior Care in Ottawa
Ottawa is one of Canada’s most livable cities for seniors, and its size works in families’ favour. As Canada’s capital and fourth-largest city, Ottawa offers a well-developed senior living market with a broad range of options across the care spectrum, from independent retirement living to assisted care and memory support. Families researching options here are not starting from scratch. The infrastructure exists, the options are plentiful, and the regulatory framework that governs retirement homes in this province is among the more structured in the country.
Ontario retirement homes operate under the Retirement Homes Act, 2010, which is administered by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority, known as the RHRA. This independent regulator licenses, inspects, and oversees all retirement homes in the province, and maintains a publicly searchable database of every licensed home along with its compliance history. For families, that database is a useful starting point when narrowing down options, since it makes inspection records and care services publicly visible rather than buried in brochures.
Ottawa’s geography adds a practical dimension to the search. The city spans a large area that includes dense urban neighbourhoods, quieter suburban communities, and rural areas along its edges. A senior living in the Glebe or Centretown has very different day-to-day access than one settled in Barrhaven or Gloucester. Transit access, proximity to family, and closeness to medical services all shift depending on where in Ottawa a residence is located. The Ottawa Hospital operates two major campuses within the city, and a range of specialist services are available locally, which matters for families weighing the long-term care picture.
Ottawa is also one of the few cities in Canada that delivers municipal services in both English and French, and that bilingual character extends into many of its senior living communities. For francophone seniors or families who want a French-language care environment, Ottawa has dedicated francophone residences and staff that reflect the city’s linguistic heritage. This is not typical of most Canadian cities and it is worth factoring in early if language matters.
The senior population in Ottawa represents roughly 17 percent of the city’s total population, a proportion that has been growing steadily alongside the national trend. That growth has driven sustained investment in new senior living developments across the city, which means families are likely to find a range of newer facilities alongside more established homes. Use the search tool above to filter by neighbourhood, care type, and the features that matter most to your family.